I have very dark stained wood walls- how can I lighten them up?

I am in the same position. I have real wood paneling from ?????year ago and kitchen cabinets to match. All are ebony. I love them but I know the room would be more pleasant if lighter. I hate the thought of painting or doing a stain/wipe. I'll be watching what advise you get from some of these great creative thinkers on this site. I've been at this business for more years than I want to mention and I'm still in a quandary.

Would you consider white washing them?

That's all I have came up with not sure how it will take. the wood was unfinished and has a lot of groves in it...

Heres a post of of

what homeowner did with there planking. www.hometalk.com/diy/-7077993

Chalk paint a lighter color? Or a gallery wall with light colored pieces